Recipients Announced for 2016 Diversity Leadership Awards

NewBay Media announced Oct. 28 the recipients of the diversity leadership awards.

The 14 honorees will be feted during a luncheon at the Diversity Discussion in Television & Video conference on Dec. 5.

“These awards recognize the leadership of those in the television and video industry who are having the must-have conversations, and are implementing the must-do list of diversity and inclusion-minded actions, both on screen and behind the scenes,” said Louis Hillelson, VP and group publisher of Broadcasting & Cable/Multichannel News/Next TV, which are owned by NewBay Media.

Three series will also be honored. ESPN's 30 for 30, O.J.: Made in America will be honored for Outstanding Special or documentary. FX’s The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Storywill receive the second series award for Outstanding Dramatic Re-Enactment. The third award recognizes the producers and creators of WGN America’s critically acclaimed, hit series Underground who will receive the Award for Producer/Showrunner Team of a Series. The team of executive producers includes: creators, writers and executive producers Misha Green and Joe Pokaski and executive producers John Legend, Akiva Goldsman, Tory Tunnell, Joby Harold, Mike Jackson, Ty Stiklorius, and Anthony Hemingway, who serves as the director of the series.